John 5:37

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“In addition, the Father who sent me has himself testified on my behalf. But you have never heard his voice or seen his shape;

Berean Standard Bible:

And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,

American Standard Version:

And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the Father^{G3962} himself^{G846}, which hath sent^{G3992} me^{G3165}, hath borne witness^{G3140} of^{G4012} me^{G1700}. Ye have^{G191} neither^{G3777} heard^{G191} his^{G846} voice^{G5456} at any time^{G4455}, nor^{G3777} seen^{G3708} his^{G846} shape^{G1491}.

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Commentary for John 5:37

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3962
   There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πατήρ
   Transliteration: patḗr
   Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3992
   There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πέμπω
   Transliteration: pémpō
   Pronunciation: pem'-po
   Description: apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and στέλλω denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield:--send, thrust in.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3165
   There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέ
   Transliteration: mé
   Pronunciation: meh
   Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3140
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μαρτυρέω
   Transliteration: martyréō
   Pronunciation: mar-too-reh'-o
   Description: from μάρτυς; to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively):--charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4012
   There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περί
   Transliteration: perí
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1700
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμοῦ
   Transliteration: emoû
   Pronunciation: em-oo'
   Description: a prolonged form of μόχθος; of me:--me, mine, my.
   
9. Strong's Number: G191
   There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκούω
   Transliteration: akoúō
   Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3777
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὔτε
    Transliteration: oúte
    Pronunciation: oo'-teh
    Description: from οὐ and τέ; not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even:--neither, none, nor (yet), (no, yet) not, nothing.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5456
    There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φωνή
    Transliteration: phōnḗ
    Pronunciation: fo-nay'
    Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4455
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πώποτε
    Transliteration: pṓpote
    Pronunciation: po'-pot-e
    Description: from -πω and ποτέ; at any time, i.e. (with negative particle) at no time:--at any time, + never (…to any man), + yet, never man.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3708
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁράω
    Transliteration: horáō
    Pronunciation: hor-ah'-o
    Description: properly, to stare at (compare ὀπτάνομαι), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:--behold, perceive, see, take heed.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1491
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἶδος
    Transliteration: eîdos
    Pronunciation: i'-dos
    Description: from εἴδω; a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively):--appearance, fashion, shape, sight.